Suite 7, Level 1/167 Albert St, Brisbane City QLD 4000
Overcoming Dental Anxiety & Phobia in Brisbane CBD
Gentle Sedation Options for Dental Anxiety at Significant Smiles
A Boutique Dental Practice on Albert St
Achieve a confident and beautiful new smile through our Dental Treatments in Brisbane CBD.
Our Anxiety-Free Dental Process
Anxiety-First Consultation
During your initial consultation, we prioritise your comfort by exploring gentle sedation options and a paced treatment plan tailored specifically to your peace of mind and smile goals.
Anxiety-Free Digital Scan
Using our latest non-invasive technology, we can scan your teeth without traditional impressions, providing a comfortable, ‘gag-free’ experience while mapping out your precise treatment journey.
Gentle Care at Your Pace
We prioritise your emotional well-being and oral health at every stage, strictly following your lead and moving at a pace that ensures you feel safe, heard, and completely at ease.
Safe & Predictable
With our advanced monitoring and clinical precision, your anxiety-free experience is as safe and predictable as possible, ensuring each visit is a comfortable milestone toward your healthy smile.
Flexible Payment Options
To ensure your focus remains entirely on your comfort, we offer flexible, interest-free payment plans for every anxiety-free treatment we provide.
Why Brisbane CBD Professionals Choose Significant Smiles
High Quality & Comfortable Dental Treatments In Brisbane CBD
Technology
Pain Free
Our mission is to transform past negative dental experiences into anxiety-free dentistry with positive, stress-free visits. We understand that dental phobia is real and, for many, the main barrier to seeking much-needed treatment. We’re here to help—at your pace—in a comfortable environment where you’ll feel cared for, heard, and truly understood.
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Benefits of sedation dentistry?
Anxiety-free dentistry serves two main purposes: providing a comfortable environment for your routine dental check-up and preparing patients for restorative procedures.
Anxiety-free dentistry comes in various forms, from nitrous oxide (happy gas) to general anaesthesia, which requires a hospital setting. At Significant Smiles, we offer nitrous oxide and local sedation for certain procedures as part of our dental anxiety treatments.
Your comfort is our top priority, and we’re happy to discuss your options. Whether you have dental phobia, feel too nervous to sit in the chair, or have been delaying extensive treatment, our anxiety-free dentistry can help you through.
Advanced Solutions for Dental Phobia & Stress-Free Care
At Significant Smiles, we move beyond basic care by integrating advanced sedation techniques with a deeply empathetic, patient-led clinical approach designed specifically to dismantle dental phobia and restore your confidence.
Happy Gas
Happy Gas is delivered intravenously through a vein in the arm, using a specific chemical combination that helps reduce dental anxiety by creating a relaxed and calm experience at the dental anxiety dentist.
Advanced dental anxiety treatments in Brisbane CBD are highly regulated and safe. Patients can easily switch to normal air by breathing through their mouth, with the gas leaving the body within a few breaths. After the procedure, inhaling pure oxygen for three minutes ensures complete elimination, allowing patients to drive home safely within 20 minutes. Experience a stress-free dental visit with this effective sedation method at a trusted dental anxiety dentist.
Not everyone may qualify for happy gas, as it depends on the length of your procedure or the extent of your dental fear. Most surgical procedures will still use local anesthesia, ensuring you are completely numb before moving forward with complex dental cases, such as wisdom tooth removal.
Overcome Dental Fear with Our Help!
Have you been putting off dental treatments because of your fear of the dentist? Let us help!
Here at Significant Smiles, we have the sedation options you need to keep you calm and collected for your appointment, so you can get the treatments you need to have a brilliant, healthy smile.
IV sedation can help if you have a phobia of dentists and have a bit of a worry about procedures like dental implants, tooth extractions, or root canals. If you experience anxiety during dental visits, we may also recommend IV sedation for routine procedures such as cleanings
Our Procedures
How do I book an appointment
Call our friendly team and they will help you arrange an appointment. We are available 4 days per week, from 8.00 am to 5pm. On Friday we are open from 8 – 12pm.
What if I am anxious to visit the dentist?
We know it can be a daunting process, so we make sure we guide you through every step of the way and make you feel as comfortable as can be. Our team is trained to help you feel at ease from the moment you arrive in our practice, additionally we also offer various means of sedation
Do you offer government rebates
We offer Veteran, Pension Concession and Child Dental Benefits Schedule rebates.
Can I pay in installments?
We offer various competitive interest free payment plan options that will allow you to pay for your selected treatment in flexible installments.
Our Treatments
Who can benefit from Happy gas?
Happy gas has benefited many people who would otherwise fail to get the dental care they need because the mere thought of stepping inside a dental clinic triggers strong feelings of anxiety or even dread.
Is happy gas right for me?
Sedation dentistry may also be right for you if you have:
- A sensitive mouth.
- Strong gag reflex.
- Resistance to local anaesthetic.
- A general anxiety disorder.
- A phobia about dental procedures.
Who can have this treatment?
When considering any type of sedation, your dentist will make sure it’s safe for you by assessing your health. This will include asking about your medical history and whether you’re taking any medications.
Areas We Cover in Brisbane CBD
If you’re located in Brisbane CBD, Spring Hill, Fortitude Valley, Petrie Terrace, New Farm, Milton, & surrounding areas we have got you covered for getting rid of all dental imperfections with our porcelain veneers treatment.
Patient Stories
A Boutique Approach to Overcoming Dental Phobia
At Significant Smiles, we recognise that for 1 in 3 individuals, dental anxiety is a significant barrier to achieving a healthy, confident smile. Our Albert St practice is specifically designed to dismantle these fears by replacing clinical stress with a patient-led, boutique experience.
Under the clinical direction of Dr. Zohal Azami, an expert in easing dental anxiety, we provide a sanctuary for nervous patients who have previously avoided necessary care. Dr. Zohal’s approach combines global, evidence-based training with a rare empathetic precision, ensuring every treatment is tailored to the pace of the individual. Whether you are a busy Brisbane CBD professional or someone who has struggled with dental fear for years, our mission is to provide exceptional, judgment-free care that respects your emotions and restores your confidence through positive, pain-free experiences.
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Our Affiliations
We Accept All Major Private Health Funds
- reception@significantsmiles.com.au
- Mon' - Thu' : 8.00am - 5.00pm
- Fri' : 8:00am - 1:00pm